For those who have been around, one thing you might have noticed about deputy president William Ruto is his high taste of nice cars.
Unlike many Kenyan politicians who are obsessed with the Toyota Landcruiser’s and V8s, President elect William Ruto mostly uses the latest Lexus LX 570. Consequently, people have even found themselves questioning why the president-elect is obsessed with that car and not the prados or the V8s of this world.
Interestingly, Ruto while paying a courtesy call to president Uhuru Kenyatta still used his most favorite Lexus which has been nicknamed “The famous KCU” by both Azimio and Kenya Kwanza supporters.
According to sources around the DP, the car is protected in that it has not only bullet proofs but the tires are also capable of withstanding any sharp objects including the police roadblocks. To cut the long story short, the following are the main reason why president elect William Ruto gives preference to Lexus at the expense of other posh vehicles:
CONTROLLED BRAKING SYSTEM
When driving down steep descents, Downhill Assist Control (DAC) automatically controls the pressure of the brakes to help maintain a constant speed — contributing to excellent handling stability of the vehicle. Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) helps to increase driver confidence when ascending hills. HAC helps maintain the vehicle’s position by applying the brakes to all four wheels until the vehicle begins moving forward. The electronically controlled brake system setup assists with linear application of brake force and a better braking feel. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) brakes for Lexus automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate. This increases the vehicle’s ability to turn while braking.
Stability control
Stability control automatically senses when the vehicles handling limits have been exceeded and reduces engine power and/or applies select brakes to help prevent the driver from losing control of the vehicle.
PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS)
The Pre-Collision System (PCS) is designed to determine if impact is imminent and help reduce impact speed and damage in certain frontal collisions. Intersection Assistance can help avoid collisions when there is a crossing vehicle or when turning right. Should it detect a potential frontal collision, the system is designed to provide steering assistance and can help automatically brake to mitigate or avoid a collision when driving at low speeds (<15km/h).
MULTI-TERRAIN SELECT (MTS) AND MONITOR (MTM)
A new Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) system enhances off-road capability, and control over varied landscapes — including dirt, sand, mud, deep snow and rock. The Lexus-first Auto mode can select the optimum driving mode using sensors combined with the driver’s inputs. The Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) is designed for off-road use, to assist drivers through a variety of driving conditions. The upper 12.3-inch display shows a variety of camera views from around and under the vehicle to keep the driver informed. The lower 7.0-inch touch display shows the climate control and serves as a driving support screen for MTS.
Front-impact airbags
Front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger have been designed to protect the head during a frontal crash. This therefore makes the vehicle quite safe for a VIP like the deputy president.
Side impact airbags
Side impact airbags for the front and rear seats have been designed to protect the torso during a side impact collision.
Overhead airbags
Overhead airbags are used to protect the occupant’s heads in the event of a side collision or rollover.
Knee airbags
Knee airbags help to protect the occupants lower extremities from serious injury in the event of an accident.
Pretensioners
Seatbelt pretensioners automatically tighten seatbelts to place the occupant in the optimal seating position during a collision.
Anti-whiplash
Anti-whiplash head restraints actively react to rear collision forces and craddle the occupants head in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a whiplash injury.
Security system
The vehicle is equipped with a means of anticipating and/or detecting unwanted vehicle intrusion. The vehicle is equipped with an ignition disable device that will prevent the engine from starting if the correct original manufacturer key is not used.
BLIND SPOT MONITOR (BSM)
The Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) is designed to detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the adjacent lanes. When the vehicle is parked, Standstill BSM is designed to support collision avoidance by detecting approaching vehicles, helping to notify the passengers if they’re about to open doors into a potential hazard.
DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (DRCC) WITH ROAD SIGN ASSIST (RSA)
In addition to maintaining a constant speed, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) uses the radar and camera sensors to detect a vehicle driving ahead and is designed to help the driver maintain an appropriate distance between vehicles. The vehicle is capable of low speed following which includes stop-start driving at speeds between 0 and approximately 30km/h. While DRCC is in use, Road Sign Assist (RSA – Speed Signs Only) uses a built-in camera to help provide speed limit information in the instrument panel.5
LANE TRACE ASSIST (LTA)
When Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is enabled, LTA monitors visible lane markings or the path of the preceding vehicle. LTA is designed to provide steering assistance to help keep the vehicle centred in the lane. Designed for convenience, the system can be used in traffic and on highways with gradual curves. LTA is available on all models and grades. Additionally, Lane Departure Alert (LDA) is designed to alert the driver if they veer from the safety of their lane.
Source: www.lexus.com.au.
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